Marian Catholic College vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic College
Griffith · Catholic high school · 7-12
701 students · ICSEA 1012
St Patrick's Primary School
Griffith · Catholic primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Griffith NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 539 | #899 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,472 | #2765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 701 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 387 / 314 | 263 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 140 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mccww.catholic.edu.au | web.spgww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 49.1).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 701 students compared with 504.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marian Catholic College better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic College ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marian Catholic College and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian Catholic College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.8.
How do Marian Catholic College and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 260th of 539 and St Patrick's Primary School is 899th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.